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$AIR TREAT~NT COMPOSITION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to hair treatment compositions, and
more particularly to hair treatment compositions containing
emulsified particles of silicone, which compositions
condition the hair leaving it softer and more manageable.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART
The use of silicones as conditioning agents in cosmetic
formulations is well known and widely documented in the
patent literature. Generally, dispersed droplets of the
silicone oil are suspended in the composition, which is then
applied to the hair to deposit the silicone material on the
hair shaft.
US 5,198,209 (Amway Corp) exemplifies conditioning shampoos
with cleansing surfactant and a combination of dimethicone
and trimethylsilylamodimethicone, and mentions that superior
conditioning benefits are obtainable when an amino
functionalised silicone is used with the
polydimethylsiloxane.
L'Oreal EP 0 811 371 describes cleansing compositions for
hair comprising surfactant and a conditioning system
comprising (i) cationic polymer (ii) amino functionalised
silicone (iii) insoluble non-amino functionalised silicone
of viscosity less than or equal to 100,000 cst. The
composition is said to improve wet and dry combing,
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manageability, softness and smoothness. Preferred is a
mixture of DC939 amodimethicone emulsion and DC200 (60,000
cst) dimethicone fluid.
A problem encountered with silicone shampoo formulations is
that the conditioning performance may be insufficient for
many people, particularly in regions such as Japan and South
East Asia where consumers desire a high level of
conditioning and a "weighty" feel to their hair.
We have now found that superior conditioning performance
over dimethicone-based systems such as described in the
prior art can be obtained by utilising emulsified hydroxyl
functionalised silicone in combination with amino
functionalised silicone. This is surprising, given that
articles such as "Organofunctional Silicones for Personal
Care Applications", (Wendel, Samuel R and DiSapio, Alfred
J. Cosmetics & Toiletries vol 98 May 1983, pp 103-106) have
generally taught away from the use of hydroxyl
functionalised silicones, such as dimethiconol, in hair
treatment compositions.
Furthermore, a frequently encountered problem with consumers
is "combination" hair, i.e. a combination of oily hair roots
(the first 5 to 10 cm of the hair fibre) and dry hair ends.
Often this is exacerbated by over washing and repeated harsh
mechanical and/or chemical treatments such as heat-styling,
bleaching, perming and colouring. Typically, hair treatment
formulations incorporating conditioning agents such as
silicones are indiscriminate in their conditioning action.
This means that whereas such formulations may be effective
in softening and detangling dry brittle ends, they will at
the same time tend to over-condition the oily roots where
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less conditioning is required, leading to dullness and
greasy feel in this area.
We have found that compositions of the invention also show
superior selectivity in conditioning performance. The
combination of emulsified hydroxyl functionalised silicone
and amino functionalised silicone gives demonstrably
improved targeting towards those areas of the hair, such as
the ends, where conditioning is needed most.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides an aqueous hair treatment composition
comprising, in addition to water:
i) an amino functionalised silicone; and
ii) emulsified particles of an insoluble, hydroxyl
functionalised silicone.
In a further aspect, the invention provides the use of a
composition as defined above for the selective conditioning
of combination hair.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(i) Amino functionalised silicone
By "amino functionalised silicone" is meant a silicone
containing at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amine
group, or a quaternary ammonium group.
Examples include:
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(i) polysiloxanes having the CTFA designation
"amodimethicone", and the general formula:
HO- [ S i ( CH3 ) 2-O- ~ X- L Si ( OH ) ( CH2CH2CH2-NH-CH2CH2NH2 ) -O- ] y-H
in which x and y are numbers depending on the molecular
weight of the polymer, generally such that the molecular
weight is between about 5,000 and 500,000.
(ii) polysiloxanes having the general formula:
R~aG3_a-Si (OSiGz)n- (OSIGbR~2_b)m 0-SiG3_8-R~~
in which:
G is selected from H, phenyl, OH or C1_8 alkyl, e.g. methyl;
a is 0 or an integer from 1 to 3, preferably 0;
b is 0 or 1, preferably 1;
m and n are numbers such that (m + n) can range from 1 to
2000, preferably from 50 to 150;
m is a number from 1 to 2000, preferably from 1 to 10;
n is a number from 0 to 1999, preferably from 49 to 149, and
R~ is a monovalent radical of formula -CqH2QL in which q is a
number from 2 to 8 and L is an amino functional group
selected from the following:
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-~, ~ _CHz-CHz-N (R, ~ ) 2
-N(R")z
-N+ ( R" ) 3A_
-N+H ( R, , ) z A_
-N+Hz ( R, , ) A-
-N (R. , ) -CHz-CHz-N+Hz (jZ, ~ ) A
in which R~~ is selected from H, phenyl, benzyl, or a
saturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical, e.g. C1_zo alkyl,
and
A is a halide ion, e.g. chloride or bromide.
Suitable amino functionalised silicones corresponding to the
above formula include those polysiloxanes termed
"trimethylsilylamodimethicone" as depicted below, and which
are sufficiently water insoluble so as to be useful in
compositions of the invention:
Si(CH3)3 - O - [Si(CH3)2 - O - ]x - ISi (CH3) (R - NH _
CH2CH2 NH2) - 0 -]y - Si (CH3)3
wherein x + y is a number from about 50 to about 500, and
wherein R is an alkylene group having from 2 to 5 carbon
atoms. Preferably, the number x + y is in the range of from
about 100 to about 300.
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(iii) quaternary silicone polymers having the general
formula
{ (Rl) (R2) (R3) N'' CH2CH(OH)CH20(CHZ)sfSi(R4) (R5)-O-~n-Si.(R6) (R~)_
( CH2 ) s-O-CH2CH ( OH ) CHzN+ ( R8 ) ( R9 ) ( Rl° ) } ( X ) 2
wherein R1 and Rl° may be the same or different and may be
independently selected from H, saturated or unsaturated long
or short chain alk(en)yl, branched chain alk(en)yl and C5-C8
cyclic ring systems;
RZ thru' R9 may be the same or different and may be
independently selected from H, straight or branched chain
lower alk(en)yl, and C5-Ca cyclic ring systems;
n is a number within the range of about 60 to about 120,
preferably about 80, and
X- is preferably acetate, but may instead be for example
halide, organic carboxylate, organic sulphonate or the like.
Suitable quaternary silicone polymers of this class are
described in EP-A-0 530 974.
Amino functionalised silicones suitable for use in the
invention will typically have a mole ~ amine functionality
in the range of from about 0.1 to about 8.0 mole ~,
preferably from about 0.1 to about 5.0 mole ~, most
preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.0 mole ~. In general
the amine concentration should not exceed about 8.0 mole ~
since we have found that too high an amine concentration can
be detrimental to total silicone deposition and therefore
conditioning performance.
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The viscosity of the amino functionalised silicone is not
particularly critical and can suitably range from about 100
to about 500,000 cst.
Specific examples of amino functionalised silicones suitable
for use in the invention are the aminosilicone oils DC2-
8220, DC2-8166, DC2-8466, and DC2-8950-114 (all ex Dow
Corning), and GE 1149-75, (ex General Electric Silicones).
Also suitable are emulsions of amino functionalised silicone
oils with non ionic and/or cationic surfactant.
Suitably such pre-formed emulsions will have an average
amino functionalised silicone particle size in the hair
treatment composition of less than 30, preferably less than
20, more preferably less than 10 microns. We have found that
reducing the particle size generally improves conditioning
performance. Most preferably the average amino
functionalised silicone particle size in the hair treatment
composition is less than 2 microns, ideally it ranges from
0.01 to 1 micron. Silicone emulsions having an average
silicone particle size of <_ 0.15 microns are generally
termed microemulsions.
Particle size may be measured by means of a laser light
scattering technique, using a 2600D Particle Sizer from
Malvern Instruments.
Pre-formed emulsions of amino functionalised silicone are
available from suppliers of silicone oils such as Dow
Corning and General Electric. Specific examples include
DC929 Cationic Emulsion, DC939 Cationic Emulsion, DC949
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Cationic Emulsion, and the non-ionic emulsions DC2-7224,
DC2-8467 and DC2-8154 (all ex Dow Corning).
An example of a quaternary silicone polymer useful in the
present invention is the material K3474, ex Goldschmidt.
(ii) Emulsified, hydroxyl functionalised silicone
The hair treatment composition of the invention comprises a
hydroxyl functionalised silicone. The silicone is insoluble
in the aqueous matrix of the hair treatment composition and
so is present in an emulsified form, with the silicone
present as dispersed particles.
Suitable silicones include polydimethyl siloxanes having
hydroxyl end groups, which have the CTFA designation
dimethiconol. Also suitable for use in compositions of the
invention are hydroxyl functionalised silicone gums having a
slight degree of cross-linking, as are described for example
in WO 96/31188. These materials can impart body, volume and
stylability to hair, as well as good wet and dry
conditioning.
Various methods of making emulsions of particles of
silicones for use in the invention are available and are
well knov~m and documented in the art. For example, emulsions
may be prepared by high shear mechanical mixing of the
silicone and water, or by emulsifying the silicone with
water and an emulsifier (mixing the silicone into a heated
solution of the emulsifier for instance), or by a
combination of mechanical and chemical emulsification. A
further suitable technique for preparation of emulsions of
particles of silicones is emulsion polymerisation. Emulsion
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polymerised silicones as such are described in US 2 891 820
(Hyde), US 3 294 725 (Findlay) and US 3 360 491 (Axon).
Suitable silicone emulsions for use in the invention are
commercially available in a pre-emulsified form. This is
particularly preferred since the pre-formed emulsion can be
incorporated into the hair treatment composition by simple
mixing. Pre-formed emulsions are available from suppliers of
silicone oils such as Dow Corning, General Electric, Union
Carbide, Wacker Chemie, Shin Etsu, Toshiba, Toyo Beauty Co,
and Toray Silicone Co.
The viscosity of the silicone itself (not the emulsion or
the final hair treatment composition) is typically at least
10,000 cst. In general we have found that conditioning
performance increases with increased viscosity. Accordingly,
the viscosity of the silicone itself is preferably at least
60,000 cst, most preferably at least 500,000 cst, ideally at
least 1,000,000 cst. Preferably the viscosity does not
exceed 109 cst for ease of formulation. Viscosity can be
measured by means of a glass capillary viscometer as set out
further in Dow Corning Corporate Test Method CTM004 July 20
1970.
Emulsified hydroxyl functionalised silicones for use in hair
treatment compositions of the invention will also typically
have an average silicone particle size in the hair treatment
composition of less than 30, preferably less than 20, more
preferably less than 10 microns. Again, we have found that
reducing the particle size generally improves conditioning
performance. Most preferably the average silicone particle
size of the emulsified hydroxyl functionalised silicone in
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the hair treatment composition is less than 2 microns,
ideally it ranges from 0.01 to 1 micron.
Particle size may be measured by means of a laser light
scattering technique, using a 2600D Particle Sizer from
Malvern Instruments.
Examples of suitable pre-formed emulsions include emulsions
DC2-1766, DC2-1784, and microemulsions DC2-1865 and DC2-
1870, all available from Dow Corning. These are all
emulsions/microemulsions of dimethiconol. Cross-linked
silicone gums are also available in a pre-emulsified form,
which is advantageous for ease of formulation. A preferred
example is the material available from Dow Corning as DC X2-
1787, which is an emulsion of cross-linked dimethiconol gum.
A further preferred example is the material available from
Dow Corning as DC X2-1391, which is a microemulsion of
cross-linked dimethiconol gum.
Silicone Ratios
We have found that superior conditioning and improved
selectivity of conditioning performance can be achieved by
combining emulsified hydroxyl functionalised silicone with
amino functionalised silicone in a hair treatment
composition.
The weight ratio of amino functionalised silicone to
hydroxyl functionalised silicone should generally be 1:2 or
less. Suitably, the ratio of amino functionalised silicone
to hydroxyl functionalised silicone ranges from 1:2 to 1:20,
preferably 1:3 to 1:20, more preferably 1:3 to 1:8,
optimally around 1:4.
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We have found that if too much amino functionalised silicone
is included in the composition relative to emulsified
hydroxyl functionalised silicone, then this may in some
circumstances have a detrimental effect on conditioning
performance. This has been found to be the case, for
example, where rinse-off cleansing shampoo-type compositions
are concerned .
Silicone Levels
The total amount of silicone (amino functionalised and
hydroxyl functionalised) incorporated into the hair
treatment compositions of the invention depends on the level
of conditioning desired and the material used. A preferred
amount is from 0.01 to about 10~ by weight of the total
composition although these limits are not absolute. The
lower limit is determined by the minimum level to achieve
conditioning and the upper limit by the maximum level to
avoid making the hair and/or skin unacceptably greasy.
We have found that a total amount of silicone of from 0.3 to
5$, preferably 0.5 to 3~, by weight of the total composition
is a suitable level.
(iii) Product Form
Hair treatment compositions according to the invention may
suitably take the form of shampoos, conditioners, sprays,
mousses or lotions. Preferred hair treatment composition
forms are shampoos and conditioners.
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Shampoo Compositions
A particularly preferred hair treatment composition in
accordance with the invention is a shampoo composition.
- Cleansing Surfactant
Such a shampoo composition will comprise one or more
cleansing surfactants which are cosmetically acceptable and
suitable for topical application to the hair. Further
surfactants may be present as an additional ingredient if
sufficient for cleansing purposes is not provided as
emulsifying agent for oily or hydrophobic components (such
as silicones) which may typically be present in the shampoo.
It is preferred that shampoo compositions of the invention
comprise at least one further surfactant (in addition to
that used as emulsifying agent) to provide a cleansing
benefit.
Suitable cleansing surfactants, which may be used singularly
or in combination, are selected from anionic, amphoteric and
zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. The
cleansing surfactant may be the same surfactant as the
emulsifier, or may be different.
Examples of anionic surfactants are the alkyl sulphates,
alkyl ether sulphates, alkaryl sulphonates, alkanoyl
isethionates, alkyl succinates, alkyl sulphosuccinates, N-
alkyl sarcosinates, alkyl phosphates, alkyl ether phosphates,
alkyl ether carboxylates, and alpha-olefin sulphonates,
especially their sodium, magnesium, ammonium and mono-, di-
and triethanolamine salts. The alkyl and aryl groups
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generally contain from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and may be
unsaturated. The alkyl ether sulphates, alkyl ether
phosphates and alkyl ether carboxylates may contain from 1 to
ethylene oxide or propylene oxide units per molecule.
Typical anionic surfactants for use in shampoos of the
invention include sodium oleyl succinate, ammonium lauryl
sulphosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulphate, sodium
dodecylbenzene sulphonate, triethanolamine dodecylbenzene
sulphonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl
isethionate and sodium N-lauryl sarcosinate. The most
preferred anionic surfactants are sodium lauryl sulphate,
triethanolamine monolauryl phosphate, sodium lauryl ether
sulphate 1 EO, 2E0 and 3E0, ammonium lauryl sulphate and
ammonium lauryl ether sulphate 1E0, 2E0 and 3E0.
Examples of amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants include
alkyl amine oxides, alkyl betaines, alkyl amidopropyl
betaines, alkyl sulphobetaines (sultaines), alkyl glycinates,
alkyl carboxyglycinates, alkyl amphopropionates,
alkylamphoglycinates, alkyl amidopropyl hydroxysultaines,
acyl taurates and acyl glutamates, wherein the alkyl and acyl
groups have from 8 to 19 carbon atoms. Typical amphoteric
and zwitterionic surfactants for use in shampoos of the
invention include lauryl amine oxide, cocodimethyl
sulphopropyl betaine and preferably lauryl betaine,
cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium cocamphopropionate.
The shampoo composition can also include co-surfactants, to
help impart aesthetic, physical or cleansing properties to
the composition. A preferred example is a nonionic
surfactant, which can be included in an amount ranging from
0~ to about 5~ by weight based on total weight.
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For example, representative nonionic surfactants that can be
included in shampoo compositions of the invention include
condensation products of aliphatic (C8 - C18) primary or
secondary linear or branched chain alcohols or phenols with
alkylene oxides, usually ethylene oxide and generally having
from 6 to 30 ethylene oxide groups.
Other representative nonionics include mono- or di-alkyl
alkanolamides. Examples include coco mono- or di-
ethanolamide and coco mono-isopropanolamide.
Further nonionic surfactants which can be included in shampoo
compositions of the invention are the alkyl polyglycosides
(APGs). Typically, the APG is one which comprises an alkyl
group connected (optionally via a bridging group) to a block
of one or more glycosyl groups. Preferred APGs are defined
by the following formula:
RO - (G) n
wherein R is a branched or straight chain alkyl group which
may be saturated or unsaturated and G is a saccharide group.
R may represent a mean alkyl chain length of from about C5 to
about C2o. Preferably R represents a mean alkyl chain length
of from about Cg to about Clz. Most preferably the value of R
lies between about 9.5 and about 10.5. G may be selected
from CS or C6 monosaccharide residues, and is preferably a
glucoside. G may be selected from the group comprising
glucose, xylose, lactose, fructose, mannose and derivatives
thereof. Preferably G is glucose.
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The degree of polymerisation, n, may have a value of from
about 1 to about 10 or more. Preferably, the value of n lies
in the range of from about 1.1 to. about 2. Most preferably
the value of n lies in the range of from about 1.3 to about
1.5.
Suitable alkyl polyglycosides for use in the invention are
commercially available and include for example those
materials identified as: Oramix NS10 ex Seppic; Plantaren
1200 and Plantaren 2000 ex Henkel.
The total amount of surfactant (including any co-surfactant,
and/or any emulsifying agent) in shampoo compositions of the
invention is generally from 0.1 to 50~ by weight,
preferably from 5 to 30~, more preferably from 10~ to 25$ by
weight of the total shampoo composition.
- Cationic Po ~tmer
A cationic polymer is a preferred ingredient in shampoo
compositions of the invention, for enhancing conditioning
performance of the shampoo. Typically such a polymer
enhances deposition of conditioning components such as
silicone from the shampoo composition onto the intended site
during use, i.e. the hair and/or the scalp.
The cationic polymer may be a homopolymer or be formed from
two or more types of monomers. The molecular weight of the
polymer will generally be between 5 000 and 10 000 000,
typically at least 10 000 and preferably in the range 100 000
to about 2 000 000. The polymers will have cationic nitrogen
containing groups such as quaternary ammonium or protonated
amino groups, or a mixture thereof.
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The cationic nitrogen-containing group will generally be
present as a substituent on a fraction of the total monomer
units of the cationic polymer. Thus when the polymer is not
a homopolymer it can contain spacer non-cationic monomer
units. Such polymers are described in the CTFA Cosmetic
Ingredient Directory, 3rd edition. The ratio of the cationic
to non-cationic monomer units is selected to give a polymer
having a cationic charge density in the required range.
Suitable cationic polymers include, for example, copolymers
of vinyl monomers having cationic amine or quaternary
ammonium functionalities with water soluble spacer monomers
such as (meth)acrylamide, alkyl and dialkyl
(meth)acrylamides, alkyl (meth)acrylate, vinyl caprolactone
and vinyl pyrrolidine. The alkyl and dialkyl substituted
monomers preferably have C1-C7 alkyl groups, more preferably
C1-3 alkyl groups. Other suitable spacers include vinyl
esters, vinyl alcohol, malefic anhydride, propylene glycol
and ethylene glycol.
The cationic amines can be primary, secondary or tertiary
amines, depending upon the particular species and the pH of
the composition. In general secondary and tertiary amines,
especially tertiary, are preferred. Amine substituted vinyl
monomers and amines can be polymerized in the amine form and
then converted to ammonium by quaternization.
The cationic polymers can comprise mixtures of monomer units
derived from amine- and/or quaternary ammonium-substituted
monomer and/or compatible spacer monomers.
Suitable cationic polymers include, for example:
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- copolymers of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidine and 1-vinyl-3-
methyl-imidazolium salt (e. g. chloride salt), referred
to in the industry by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and
Fragrance Association, (CTFA) as Polyquaternium-16.
This material is commercially available from BASF
Wyandotte Corp. (Parsippany, NJ, USA) under the LUVIQUAT
tradename (e. g. LUVIQUAT FC 370):
- copolymers of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidine and
dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, referred to in the
industry (CTFA) as Polyquaternium-11. This material is
available commercially from Gaf Corporation (Wayne, NJ,
USA) under the GAFQUAT tradename (e. g., GAFQUAT 755N);
- cationic diallyl quaternary ammonium-containing polymers
including, for example, dimethyldiallyammonium chloride
homopolymer and copolymers of acrylamide and
dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, referred to in the
industry (CTFA} as Polyquaternium 6 and Polyquaternium
7, respectively;
- mineral acid salts of amino-alkyl esters of homo-and co-
polymers of unsaturated carboxylic acids having from 3
to 5 carbon atoms, (as described in U.S. Patent
4,009,256);
- cationic polyacrylamides(as described in W095/22311).
Other cationic polymers that can be used include cationic
polysaccharide polymers, such as cationic cellulose
derivatives, cationic starch derivatives, and cationic guar
gum derivatives.
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Cationic polysaccharide polymers suitable for use in
compositions of the invention include those of the formula:
A-O- C R-N; ( R1 ) ( RZ ) ( R3 ) X l
wherein: A is an anhydroglucose residual group, such as a
starch or cellulose anhydroglucose residual. R is an
alkylene, oxyalkylene, polyoxyalkylene, or hydroxyalkylene
group, or combination thereof. Rl, Rz and R3 independently
represent alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or
alkoxyaryl groups, each group containing up to about 18
carbon atoms. The total number of carbon atoms for each
cationic moiety (i.e., the surn of carbon atoms in R1, R2 and
R3) is preferably about 20 or less, and X is an anionic
counterion.
Cationic cellulose is available from Amerchol Corp. (Edison,
NJ, USA) in their Polymer JR (trade mark) and LR (trade
mark) series of polymers, as salts of hydroxyethyl cellulose
reacted with trimethyl ammonium substituted epoxide,
referred to in the industi:y (CTFA) as Polyquaternium 10.
Another type of cationic cellulose includes the polymeric
quaternary ammonium salts of hydroxyethyl cellulose reacted
with lauryl dimethyl ammonium-substituted epoxide, referred
to in the industry (CTFA) as Polyquaternium 24. These
materials are available from Amerchol Corp. (Edison, NJ,
USA) under the tradename Polymer LM-200.
Other suitable cationic polysaccharide polymers include
quaternary nitrogen-containing cellulose ethers (e.g. as
described in U.S. Patent 3,962,418), and copolymers of
etherified cellulose and starch (e. g. as described in U.S.
Patent 3,958,581).
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A particularly suitable type of cationic polysaccharide
polymer that can be used is a cationic guar gum derivative,
such as guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (Commercially
available from Rhone-Poulenc in their JAGUAR trademark
series).
Examples are JAGUAR C13S, and JAGUAR CB289, which have a low
degree of substitution of the cationic groups and high
viscosity. JAGUAR C15, having a moderate degree of
substitution and a low viscosity, JAGUAR C17 (high degree of
substitution, high viscosity), JAGUAR C16, which is a
hydroxypropylated cationic guar derivative containing a low
level of substituent groups as well as cationic quaternary
ammonium groups, and JAGUAR 162 which is a high transparency,
medium viscosity guar having a low degree of substitution.
Preferably the cationic polymer is selected from cationic
cellulose and cationic guar derivatives. Particularly
preferred cationic polymers are JAGUAR C13S, JAGUAR CB289,
JAGUAR C15, JAGUAR C17 and JAGUAR C16 and JAGUAR C162.
Conditioners
Compositions in accordance with the invention may also be
formulated as conditioners for the treatment of hair
(typically after shampooing) and subsequent rinsing.
- Conditioning Surfactant
Such a conditioner will comprise one or more conditioning
surfactants which are cosmetically acceptable and suitable
for topical application to the hair.
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Suitable conditioning surfactants are selected from cationic
surfactants, used singly or in admixture. Examples include
quaternary ammonium hydroxides or salts thereof, e.g.
chlorides.
Suitable cationic surfactants for use in hair conditioners of
the invention include cetyltrimethylammonium chloride,
behenyltrimethylammonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride,
tetramethylammonium chloride, tetraethylammonium chloride,
octyltrimethylammonium chloride, dodecyltrimethylammonium
chloride, hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride,
octyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride,
decyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride,
stearyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride,
didodecyldimethylammonium chloride,
dioctadecyldimethylammonium chloride, tallowtrimethylammonium
chloride, cocotrimethylammonium chloride, and the
corresponding hydroxides thereof. Further suitable cationic
surfactants include those materials having the CTFA
designations Quaternium-5, Quaternium-31 and Quaternium-18.
Mixtures of any of the foregoing materials may also be
suitable. A particularly useful cationic surfactant for use
in hair conditioners of the invention is
cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, available commercially, for
example as DEHYQUART, ex Henkel.
In conditioners of the invention, the level of cationic
surfactant is preferably from 0.01 to 10~, more preferably
0.05 to 5~, most preferably 0.1 to 2~ by weight of the
composition.
- Fatty Alcohol
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Conditioners of the invention advantageously incorporate a
fatty alcohol material. The combined use of fatty alcohol
materials and cationic surfactants in conditioning
compositions is believed to be especially advantageous,
because this leads to the formation of a lamellar phase, in
which the cationic surfactant is dispersed.
Representative fatty alcohols comprise from 8 to 22 carbon
atoms, more preferably 16 to 20. Examples of suitable fatty
alcohols include cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and mixtures
thereof. The use of these materials is also advantageous in
that they contribute to the overall conditioning properties
of compositions of the invention.
The level of fatty alcohol material in conditioners of the
invention is conveniently from 0.01 to 10~, preferably from
0.1 to 5~ by weight of the composition. The weight ratio of
cationic surfactant to fatty alcohol is suitably from 10:1 to
1:10, preferably from 4:1 to 1:8, optimally from 1:1 to 2:4.
(iv) Optional Ingredients
Compositions of this invention may contain any other
ingredient normally used in hair treatment formulations.
These other ingredients may include viscosity modifiers,
preservatives, colouring agents, polyols such as glycerine
and polypropylene glycol, chelating agents such as EDTA,
antioxidants such as vitamin E acetate, fragrances,
antimicrobials and sunscreens. Each of these ingredients
will be present in an amount effective to accomplish its
purpose. Generally these optional ingredients are included
individually at a level of up to about 5~ by weight of the
total composition.
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Preferably, compositions of this invention also contain
adjuvants suitable for hair care. Generally such
ingredients are included individually at a level of up to
2~, preferably up to 1$, by weight of the total composition.
Among suitable hair care adjuvants, are:
(i) natural hair root nutrients, such as amino acids and
sugars. Examples of suitable amino acids include arginine,
cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, isoleucine, leucine,
methionine, serine and valine, and/or precursors and
derivatives thereof. The amino acids may be added singly,
in mixtures, or in the form of peptides, e.g. di- and
tripeptides. The amino acids may also be added in the form
of a protein hydrolysate, such as a keratin or collagen
hydrolysate. Suitable sugars are glucose, dextrose and
fructose. These may be added singly or in the form of, e.g.
fruit extracts. A particularly preferred combination of
natural hair root nutrients for inclusion in compositions of
the invention is isoleucine and glucose. A particularly
preferred amino acid nutrient is arginine.
(ii) hair fibre benefit agents. Examples are:
ceramides, for moisturising the fibre and maintaining
cuticle integrity. Ceramides are available by extraction
from natural sources, or as synthetic ceramides and
pseudoceramides. A preferred ceramide is Ceramide II, ex
Quest. Mixtures of ceramides may also be suitable, such as
Ceramides LS, ex Laboratoires Serobiologiques.
fatty acids, for cuticle repair and damage prevention.
Examples are branched chain fatty acids such as 18-
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methyleicosanoic acid and other homologues of this series,
straight chain fatty acids such as stearic, myristic and
palmitic acids, and unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic
acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid. A
preferred fatty acid is oleic acid. The fatty acids may be
added singly, as mixtures, or in the form of blends derived
from extracts of, e.g. lanolin.
Mixtures of any of the above active ingredients may also be
used.
The invention is further illustrated by way of the following
non-limitative examples, in which all percentages quoted are
by weight based on total weight unless otherwise stated:
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Example 1
A shampoo composition was prepared by mixing the following
components in the amounts stated:
Ingredient
~ wt
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate (2E0) 14.0
Cocamidopropyl betaine 2.0
Hydroxyl functionalised silicone~l~ 1.5
Sodium chloride 1.5
Amino-functionalised silicone~2~ 0.5
Carbopol 980 ~3~ 0.4
Jaguar C13S~4~ 0.1
Preservative, perfume, q~s~
colour
Water to 100.0
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Hydroxyl functionalised silicone was included as DC2-
1784 from Dow Corning Ltd., an emulsion (50~ a.i.) of
dimethiconol (1 million cst, 0.5 micron particle size) in
anionic surfactant (TEA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate).
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Amino functionalised silicone was included as DC929
from Dow Corning Ltd., an emulsion (35~ a.i.) of
amodimethicone in cationic surfactant(tallowtrimonium
chloride) and nonionic surfactant (nonoxynol-10).
Carbopol 980 is a cross-linked polyacrylate available
from B F Goodrich.
Jaguar C13S is guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
available from Rhodia (formerly Rhone-Poulenc)
The shampoo was prepared by a simple cold mixing process at
a temperature not exceeding 40°C. Jaguar C13S and the minor
ingredients were added to sodium lauryl ether sulphate (2E0)
solution, and mixed until homogenised. Cocamidopropyl
betaine solution was then added along with the silicone
combination. Finally sodium chloride was added and the final
composition mixed until homogenised.
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Example 2 and Comparative Example A
Two shampoo compositions were made up having ingredients as
shown in the following Table:
% waiQht
~~ ~
Coa~arative 8xam~le Z
Example A
Sodium lauryl ether 14.0 14.0
sulphate (2E0)
Cocamidopropyl 2.0 2.0
betaine
Jaguar C13S 0.1 0.1
Pearliser 6.0 6.0
Formalin 0.1 0.1
DC 949 1.0 1.0
DC 200 (60,OOOcst) "' 2.0 ---
X2-1766 --- 2.0
NaCl 0.9 0.9
H2p to 100 to 100
~5~ EUPERLAN PK3000, ex Henkel
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~6~ An emulsion (35~ a.i.) of aminoethylaminopropyl
dimethylsiloxane emulsified with alkyltrimethylammonium
chloride and palyethoxylated tridecylalcohol, ex Dow Corning
~'~ Dimethicone fluid, viscosity 60,000 cst, ex Dow Corning
~e~ An emulsion (60~ a.i.) of dimethiconol (1 million cst, 0.5
micron particle size) in anionic surfactant (sodium lauryl
sulphate), ex Dow Corning
The shampoos of Exa~qple 2 ~ Co~arative 8.xample
A
Example 2 and
Comparative
Example A were
subjected to a
panellist
evaluation for
various wet and
dry conditioning
attributes. The
panellist
preferences are
shown in the
following
Table: Attribute
WET FEEL
smoothness 79 21
ease of comb 83 17
DRY FEEL
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smoothness 75 25
ease of comb 83 17
lack of fly-away 85 15
Clearly the composition of the invention (with hydroxyl
functionalised silicone and amino functionalised silicone?
outperformed the composition of the Comparative Example over
all attributes tested.
Example 3
The composition of Example 1 was subjected to the following
in vitro test to establish selective conditioning ability:
An 0.258 hair switch was washed with a 10~ solution in water
(by weight based on total weight) of the composition of
Example 1. The hair switch was then rinsed with water. After
treatment, the root and end regions of the hair switch were
analysed separately for silicone deposition by X-ray
fluorescence.
The results showed a greater concentration of silicones at
the hair ends, i.e. the region which is drier and more
damaged in vivo.
